Belt game 672 · September 17, 1972
Cincinnati Bengals take the belt
Cincinnati Bengals beat New England Patriots 31–7 on the road to start reign 214 of the NFL belt, the 1st for the franchise.
New England Patriots had held it since December 19, 1971, with 0 defenses over 273 days.
Cincinnati Bengals held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Browns on October 1, 1972.
214Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held